The key is to find a sustainable franchise that gives you the freedom to be creative and pivot, regardless of how long the ...

Discover the key considerations and steps to determine if your business is ready to take the franchise leap. Are you running a successful business? If your answer is yes, franchising could be an ...

Many new franchise business models are mobile app and internet based, but while the lack of real estate can reduce costs, many risks remain.

Starting a business is often described as one of the most challenging yet rewarding endeavors an entrepreneur can pursue. However, the reality is that many independent startups struggle to survive ...

Learn what you need to know about opening a Baskin-Robbins franchise: candidate requirements, training, and costs. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. For many business owners, franchising can appear to be an ideal form of business expansion. After all, franchisees are responsible for ...

Franchises provide a proven business model and established brand recognition, but can also bring significant upfront costs, a potential for conflict and other disadvantages. Many, or all, of the ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. When Glenn and Martha Dodd opened their Fastsigns franchise in 1994 in Houston, their goal was not to create a family legacy. They ...

A well-executed franchise program can catapult a sound business concept into a worldwide organization. 7-Eleven© operates over 56,000 stores in 18 countries. Subway© is operating over 44,000 shops in ...

Starting a franchise can be an attractive path to business ownership, but the initial investment often deters aspiring entrepreneurs. While some franchises require a considerable investment, numerous ...

The MFV Expositions and Comexposium, which connects franchises with entrepreneurs, will host the Franchise Expo West on Friday, Sept. 5, and Saturday, Sept. 6, at the Los Angeles Convention Center.

Here are some telling statistics: Black-owned franchises earn on average over two times more than Black-owned independent businesses. Roughly 26% of franchises are owned by people of color, versus 17% ...